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Children suffer broken legs; mother indicted
WELLSVILLE — A Columbiana County grand jury has indicted Michelle D. Darrah, 24, of Clark Avenue,
Air Force general to visit Vienna base
VIENNA — Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force
Stimulus money going to mass transit systems here
YOUNGSTOWN — Three area transportation systems will receive $4.65 million from the federal stimulus
Dann’s campaign committee sues Gutierrez
GIRARD — Ex-Attorney General Marc Dann’s campaign committee is suing Anthony Gutierrez, a former
Cortland Bank parent company suspends dividends
CORTLAND — Cortland Bancorp said it is suspending its cash dividends after reporting lower earnings.
Ballroom dance lessons available for high school students
Prom is an important night for many high school students, but after the dresses are paid for and the
Lordstown industrial park will close if it’s not sold
LORDSTOWN — The Ohio Commerce Park, which has 17 businesses but plenty of vacant buildings, will be
Spending cuts, enrollment growth help YSU meet budget challenges
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University may have been facing some $3 million in “budget challenges”
Report: Mortgage woes mounted in Q4 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- A stunning 48 percent of the nation's homeowners who have a subprime, adjustable-rate mortgage are behind on their payments or in foreclosure, and that's not the worst of it, new data Thursday showed.
Warren Twp. police organization conducting fundraising efforts
WARREN — The Warren Township Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 198 will be soliciting over the next
Canfield police probe man’s death after being backed over
CANFIELD — A city man died hours after being backed over by a pickup truck just a few miles from his
Chapters cafes in Poland and Austintown libraries open March 12
YOUNGSTOWN — Chapters cafes in the Poland and Austintown libraries, originally scheduled to open
Salem police raid nets suspected heroin and cocaine; arrests pending
SALEM — Several people face charges after a raid to stop what authorities called “a huge influx of
Four people identified in van accident in Canfield Township
CANFIELD — The three adults — two women and a man — who were seriously injured in an accident in the
New jobless claims take unexpected drop
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of new jobless claims and the total number of people receiving unemployment benefits both dropped more than expected last week, though they remain at elevated levels and are unlikely to fall substantially in the coming months.
GM auditors: 'Substantial doubt' on future viability
DETROIT (AP) – General Motors Corp.'s auditors have raised "substantial doubt" about the troubled automaker's ability to continue operations, and the company said it may have to seek bankruptcy protection if it can't execute a huge restructuring plan.
Plans announced for Fritch-Wilms June wedding
The engagement and plans for the upcoming marriage of Susan M. Fritch and Edgar E. Wilms II are
Justine Beshara to be bride of Robert Truslow
LOWELLVILLE — Charles and Paulette Beshara, 4685 Milligan Road, are announcing the engagement of
Major fundraiser will end with Fitness Festival
Major fundraiser will end with Fitness Festival BOARDMAN — For the first time, the Partner of
Auction to benefit Alzheimer patients
Special to The Vindicator GIFT WRAPPED: A few of the Items that have been donated for a charity
Tablack: All must share in sacrifice
Up to 700 workers for county could face pay cuts, concessionsSFlb YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
Source: YSU to hire Zordich as defensive backs coach
The 12-year NFL veteran had been an assistant coach at Cardinal Mooney. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Wrestling coaches know way to state
Combined, Jackson-Milton, West Branch and Fitch have 12 wrestlers competing for state honors.
Electric consumers to finance discount for V&M Star Steel
Also, Youngstown council Wednesday OK’d changes to its deal to buy land for the expansion.
Mooney, Liberty hold on for wins
BOARDMAN — Almost no one likes a blowout in a basketball game. But almost everyone likes a rally,
Despite $1M tuition growth at YSU, university budget faces ‘challenges’
Lower-than-expected investment income and a cut in state aid caused concern. YOUNGSTOWN —
Temporary stay lifted in Grenga building case
A court order in another case still bars the city from destroying the property. YOUNGSTOWN —
Fitch, East fall to Stark superpowers
CANTON — Two of Stark County’s powerhouse basketball teams were too much for Fitch and East on
Bulldogs zone in on Irish, advance
SALEM – Never underestimate the value of a good scouting report. The Ursuline High boys basketball
Fowler reaches 1,000 in Newton Falls’ win
HOWLAND — Fans at Wednesday’s boys Division III sectional doubleheader had to wonder why Newton
2 men charged in Giant Eagle gift-card fraud
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men accused of defrauding local Giant Eagle stores of thousands of dollars are
Lowellville pupils take on the world
LOWELLVILLE — In preparation for a global math challenge, third-graders at Lowellville Elementary
Liberty assessing learning styles
LIBERTY — Students and teachers throughout the Liberty School District may be taking a different
Additional state subsidy to help relieve school debt
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School District will be getting $240,000 more per month in state
Back in New York, Marbury not bitter
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephon Marbury got to play basketball in his hometown Wednesday, which is all he
Today is Thursday, March 5, the 64th day of 2009. There are 301 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, March 5, the 64th day of 2009. There are 301 days left in the year. On this date
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALS AND PLAYS Coming to an auditorium near you
“Altar Egos” at Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland. Performances are at 7 p.m.
Pupils plus math equals fun in Valley
Pupils plus math equals fun in Valley kLowellville Elementary third-graders competed with students
The art of ballet Ballet Western Reserve presents Night at the North
Several BWR alumni will take part in the evening. Every year Ballet Western Reserve joins the
Pens acquire Guerin from NY
PITTSBURGH (AP) — This is becoming a recurring theme: The Pittsburgh Penguins, badly in need of a
Dreads locked: Ramirez to stay in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The winter of discontent in Mannywood is over. Manny Ramirez and the Los
WILD WEST: The cast of South Range High School’s production of “Annie Get Your
WILD WEST: The cast of South Range High School’s production of “Annie Get Your Gun” includes, front
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Campbell to get $400,000 grant to repave Struthers-Liberty Road
CAMPBELL — City council passed a resolution that paved the way for resurfacing of Struthers-Liberty
MWC seeks playoffs, calls system ‘unfair’
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mountain West Conference wants to lead the fight for a major college football
RI weighs resolving youth sports spats at council
RI weighs resolving youth sports spats at council By RAY HENRY Associated Press Writer
Hall-of-Famer Jim Brown tries to revive Amer-I-Can
CLEVELAND (AP) — Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown said he’ll seek ways to revive a program that
“Our guys were getting hurt and screaming, but we couldn’t help each other. None of us
Opinion: “Our guys were getting hurt and screaming, but we couldn’t help each other. None of us thought that
O’Neal reacts strongly to Van Gundy flop comment
MIAMI (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal flopped against Orlando center Dwight Howard. Now he’s standing up to
Private search on for missing NFL players
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Private boats and planes searched Wednesday for two NFL players and a third man
Council approves extension of loan
Council agreed to pay $45,000 to an owner of a defunct hockey team that used to play at the
“CSI” (9 p.m., CBS): She might be the hottest thing on the music charts, but can Taylor
“CSI” (9 p.m., CBS): She might be the hottest thing on the music charts, but can Taylor Swift act?
Baez finds intimacy in music, life
HOLLYWOOD — If all the stars had aligned for her, Joan Baez would have come away from this year’s
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Mortgage overhaul due for vote today
WASHINGTON (AP) — For key moderate Democrats in the House, giving debt-strapped homeowners the right
Obama is determined to leave his mark
Opinion: Timid, he’s not. President Barack Obama has come out with guns blazing in the first five weeks in
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Tournament Division I at Canton Civic Center North
On abortion, liberals have guilty consciences
Opinion: For social liberals, what is it about abortion that makes some of them consider it a sacrificial
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Asuncion Alamo Jr., 26, of 641 Creed St., Struthers, and
An additional $30 billion ...
Chicago Tribune: American International Group, once the world’s largest insurer, reported the
More than 23% of kindergartners are Hispanic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly one-fourth of the nation’s kindergartners are Hispanic, evidence of an
'Spring Awakening' pushes hot buttons
CLEVELAND — “Spring Awakening” is often compared to “Rent.” Both Broadway musicals have a great
Participants sought for arts festival
YOUNGSTOWN — Deadlines have been set for artists and performers to apply to participate in the 11th
Clinton: Iran is divisive
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton swiped hard at Iran on Wednesday,
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting
A plea to give up technology for Lent
ROME (AP) — Roman Catholic bishops in Italy are urging the faithful to go on a high-tech fast for
Home plan draws skepticism
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration kicked off a new program Wednesday that’s designed to
Stocks rise after five days of heavy selling
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks broke a five-day losing streak Wednesday as hope spread that China and the
Mills homers in Tribe win
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Beau Mills, Cleveland’s No. 1 draft pick in 2007, hit a two-run homer in the first
Blinded Iranian woman gets eye-for-eye justice against attacker
MADRID (AP) — An Iranian woman living in Spain said Wednesday she welcomed a Tehran court ruling
Pessimism continues as cutbacks increase
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a dismal start to 2009, business people see more pain ahead, expecting no
Barbara Bush has open-heart surgery
HOUSTON (AP) — Former first lady Barbara Bush underwent successful open-heart surgery Wednesday to
Obama may alter foreign policy view
Opinion: WASHINGTON — On Dec. 6, 2007, while she was away from the Senate pursuing the presidency, Sen.
Jazz great Lalama to play at YSU's Leonardi concert
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University alumnus Ralph Lalama will be the guest artist for the
if you go
if you go Who: Joan Baez When: 8 tonight, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh; and 8 p.m. Saturday, Ohio
Far right is lashing out
Opinion: Why are conservatives so angry? For eight years, they had one of their own in the White House and,
Nissan will retool plant in Miss.
CANTON, Miss. (AP) — Nissan Motor Co. will invest $118 million to retool its Mississippi auto plant
UNewton Falls City Manager Jack Haney’s new contract continues his $92,000 for three more
UNewton Falls City Manager Jack Haney’s new contract continues his $92,000 for three more years. In
YSU BASKETBALL \ Today’s game
WOMEN Who: YSU (2-25, 0-16) vs. Butler (17-10, 12-4). When: 7:05 p.m. at Beeghly Center Radio/TV:
Cavs agree to terms with Smith
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Joe Smith,
Wildcat's offers night of arresting humor
For more than a decade, Mike Armstrong has been known simply as the ex-cop comedian. Granted, it’s
No Doubt, it's a good deal
No Doubt, it's a good deal NEW YORK — Fans who buy premium seats online to No Doubt’s upcoming
INDICTMENTS | Trumbull County
The following people have been indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury and will be arraigned at
East-West vulnerable. North deals.
East-West vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xA Q 7 5 uA 9 7 6 5 vK 4 wK 4 WEST EAST x9 8
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Preserve secret ballots
Opinion: Preserve secret ballots EDITOR: The writer from Canfield who supported the Employee Free Choice
REGION
REGION Industrial park for sale LORDSTOWN — The company that owns the Ohio Commerce Center is
Kopachy to take football post at Salem High
SALEM — Listening to his cellphone in-box greeting, one detects the significance Mike Kopachy puts
Boardman native to sing at Shrine of St. Patrick
Boardman native to sing at Shrine of St. Patrick Colleen McNally Harris of Boardman will perform
Saltimbanco, the original Cirque du Soleil show, opened a five-day run Wednesday at Chevrolet Centre
Saltimbanco, the original Cirque du Soleil show, opened a five-day run Wednesday at Chevrolet Centre
Man indicted in Arby’s robbery
WARREN — A Trumbull County grand jury indicted a man who is accused of punching a female employee in
Terrorist attack in Pakistan highlights challenge for U.S.
Editorial: The shaky government in Pakistan is shakier today in the wake of a brazen daylight terrorist ambush
Officials confident about passing union legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — With renewed support from the White House, labor officials said Wednesday they are
BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS
BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Conf.All Games W-LPPG-OPW-LPPG-OP
Inside
Inside On C4 Newton Falls’ six-foot-10 senior post Marcus Fowler reached the 1,000-point plateau
Some parents remain convinced of a direct connection between autism and immunization shots.
Some parents remain convinced of a direct connection between autism and immunization shots.
Playwright Foote dies
Playwright Foote dies NEW YORK — Playwright and screenwriter Horton Foote, who movingly portrayed
Candidate will run as write-in
WARREN — Rhonda J. Bennett of 633 Hoyt Street S.W. has filed with the Trumbull County Board of
Choo’s ailing elbow concerns Tribe
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — No reason to call in the State Department or the South Korean ambassador yet, but
INTENSE FOCUS: Jessica Grow, a third-grader at Lowellville Elementary, answers as many addition and
INTENSE FOCUS: Jessica Grow, a third-grader at Lowellville Elementary, answers as many addition and
Man pleads innocent to burglary
WARREN — Steve DeFoor, the city man who allegedly broke into the home of an elderly woman and her
Man, 20, to be arraigned on weapons charge
YOUNGSTOWN — Police charged a 20-year-old Youngstown man with carrying a concealed weapon. Randy
Jury sides with Liberty Twp. in action by police in arrest
The chief said officers were cleared of all wrongdoing in the civil action. LIBERTY —
15 speeding tickets issued on Cooper St.
YOUNGSTOWN — Traffic violators on Cooper Street in Youngstown didn’t get off easy on Wednesday.
Car crashes into SUV near WRTA security lot
YOUNGSTOWN — A woman lost control of her Mercury Grand Marquis driving over the Spring Commons
Bristol rallies to top Badger
WARREN — John Evans, Andrew Holko and Chris Collins had 19, 16 and 10 points, respectively, to lead
10 in N.J. hit Mega Millions for $216M
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. (AP) — It may go down as the best memo Bob Space ever wrote: “We won the
Learning history: It’s magic
CANFIELD — Fourth-graders at C.H. Campbell Elementary believe in magic. Jim Kleefeld paired
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Nelson and Erin Navarro, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 27. Shaqualla
3 seriously injured in Route 11 crash
The three ejected from the vehicle were not wearing seat belts. CANFIELD — Three adults, two
Comedian enjoys Valley's support
There’s a certain pattern of audience behavior that has emerged over the past decade or so when
Symphony guild plans fashion show
Special to The Vindicator ALL THAT GLITTERS: Youngstown Symphony Guild will host a Glitter Girl
Creepy landlord leers into neighbor couple’s window
Dear Annie: I just moved to a very nice community five months ago. The people are so friendly, warm
Tips can help you reclaim bedroom
Dear Readers: Has your bedroom become the hub of activity in your home? Many of us use this private
Dann hearing again postponed
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Elections Commission has again postponed a hearing related to alleged campaign
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